Summary:
The city of Claremont, California is home to 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (1 regular and 1 continuation), and 0 alternative schools. The schools in this district serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout schools and others facing challenges.
Among the top-performing schools in Claremont are Sycamore Elementary and Condit Elementary, which consistently rank in the top 5-10% and 15-20% of California elementary schools, respectively. These schools boast high proficiency rates, low chronic absenteeism, and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates compared to the district average. In contrast, Vista del Valle Elementary and Oakmont Elementary struggle, particularly in mathematics.
At the high school level, Claremont High School stands out with a 97.7% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average, and relatively low dropout rates. However, the district's continuation high school, San Antonio High, lags behind with much lower test scores, graduation rates, and higher dropout rates. Additionally, the Danbury Special Education school faces unique challenges, with extremely high chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch rates. Overall, the Claremont Unified School District ranks 412 out of 1,568 districts in California and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating above-average performance but room for improvement, particularly in addressing the inequities between the highest and lowest performing schools.
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